Leading with Cultural Intelligence: with Irene Riad

In this episode, we’re joined by Irene Riad, Founder of SightCET, The Institute of Authentic Leadership Culture. Irene is an Inspirational Speaker, ICF PCC Executive Coach, Systemic Team Coach, and Author. She brings a wealth of expertise as a certified Complex Trauma Recovery Coach and a Master Jungian Coach. Together, we explored the critical role of cultural intelligence in leadership and organizational success. During our conversation, Irene shared insights on:

• The essence of cultural intelligence and how leaders can cultivate it.
• Practical ways to navigate cultural differences in diverse teams.
• What distinguishes cultural intelligence from emotional or social intelligence?
• How can leaders leverage cultural intelligence to foster inclusive and effective teams?
• What role does cultural intelligence play in addressing global challenges like equity and inclusion?

Whether you’re a leader, coach, or simply curious about building bridges across cultural boundaries, this episode will inspire you to rethink your approach to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.